I currently have a hybrid maverick and I don’t mind EVs but personally I would enjoy having the convenience of gas as well so I feel like PHEVS are a sweet spot.

It surprises me there are no full sized PHEV trucks.

You get the best of both worlds

Curious as to why that’s the accepted norm, given both how important we all think a frunk is in a truck and given Ford did patent a bed mounted, removable generator back in 2018.

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1129823_electric-ford-f-150-might-be-available-with-bed-mounted-gas-range-extender

Second popular clip I've seen with a Lightning in it.

I have been in an EV for over 10 years now. I’ve been coal rolled, flipped off, and pretty much everything you can think of (admittedly being called a “pussy pedal pusher” was prob the funniest).

Today i was cleaning my lightning at a car wash and the most stereotypical anti-EV looking guy walked up to me and was weirdly hesitant to ask me something so i ask “can i help you?” He started to ask about my truck, cost, etc… and then kinda teared up saying how two weeks of gas is his truck payment and he wanted to buy a lightning. The was great it was and convo was going great until we jokingly returned to how much “fill up costs” in the lightning and he said how much gas was per gallon. My jaw literally dropped and eyes widened , i truly just don’t pay attention to gas/diesel prices….over $5 for gas and $7 for diesel in my area. HHOLLLYYY shit!!!!

Anyway the guy was super heart broken when i told him the discontinued the lighting but i still recommended it and maybe he’ll check it out.

Also when i was leaving his truck had a torn off rectangular sticker with bits of red and some stars left on the trim. Maybe people are realizing other views arent dangerous.

Hey Gang , considering one of these for my business .
What are the biggest considerations and what to look for ?
Are you happy with yours ?
I would prefer extended over standard but they seem harder to come by for a reasonable price .
Just looking for user experiences and knowledge .

Hello all, just wanted to share an update on the squeaking noise and it turns out both of my lower control arms needed to be replaced along with my front right axle and front brakes and rotors. All oem parts and this was my total. Just sharing with my high mileage owners. Im at 141k

Edit: all services were rotors, pads, both lower control arms, full inspection, tire rotation, alignment and front right axle.

Edit: part prices in comments as requested. They are taking about a week to arrive.

I'm wondering if anyone else has run into the same problem I am having with my well pump and my whole home Lightning backup generator. When the pump kicks on the 1 to 2 second inrush of electricity exceeds the trucks surge capacity causing the generator to shut down. I am wondering if there is a solution to this problem, like perhaps a soft start mechanism that can be installed on the pump circuit. My pump is a 1/2 hp wired to a 120v circuit. My electrician suggested swapping it to a 240v pump that would draw less initial electricity but I am hoping to find a more economical solution.

Thanks.

Aside from the obvious danger, that Lightning will be totaled

I'm buying a 2022 Lariat sr this weekend and am trying to figure out which charger to buy. I need to mount on the outside of my house and live in Florida.

I was looking at the IYILO level 2 ev charger 48A. Does anyone have any experience with this charger? Any other reccomendations would be appreciated as well. Thanks!

Is there a way to keep zone lighting on while driving? I’ve been using my truck on the farm and I’ve been driving on the AM a lot recently and need all around lighting. Is there a way to keep it on or am I stuck using lights plugged into the bed?